How to dress for any occasion if you’re a short girl

Dressing up a petite body frame may not be the easiest. While baby doll dresses and crop tops can be worn without a second thought, many outfits can give off the impression of you drowning in excess fabric. Follow these easy styling tricks when on your next shopping trip that will help you take your style game to the next level.

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Invest in pointy flats

Pointy flats create the illusion of length and save you the trouble of wearing heels at all times.

Shoes, Zara

Add height with flatforms

Wearing heels doesn’t necessarily have to mean giving your calves a workout. Platforms and flatforms will give your frame the added boost without tiring you out.

Flatforms, Miu Miu

Create a waist

Cinch your ensemble at the waist with a belt. The visual division will save you from a blocky appearance.

Belt, Frame

Try deep necks

The oldest trick in the book is to opt for plunging V necklines—these will elongate your torso.

Top, Theory

Tailor your shirts

Don’t drown in swathes of excess fabric—find a shirt that’s your size and tailor the bottom to your desired length.

Shirt, Joseph

Elongate your legs

Wide-legged trousers are traditionally worn with heels—no matter your height. Opt for the style and pair it with platforms to create length in your gait.

Trousers, Helmut Lang

Go for monochrome

Pick monochromatic sets to give the illusion of elongating your frame. This also works with wearing the same print allover.